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Tag: Plant Care

Posted on 11/03/2024
Pentas Plant Care Guide
Pentas plants are a favorite among butterflies and other pollinators. Their clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers come in multiple colors and can grow anywhere as an annual. As well as supporting pollinators, pentas are completely pet-safe, making them an excellent choice for any pet owner's garden. Here are some of the basic care tips for growing pentas in...
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Posted on 10/20/2024
Your Guide to the Best Low-Light Houseplants
Plants need light to live, but some far less than others. If you want to keep houseplants in a room or home without lots of natural light, there are options that will thrive in any environment. Here are some of the best low-light-tolerant houseplants to consider: Pothos Pothos are commonly on lists of houseplants that are hard to...
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Posted on 06/16/2024
What to consider when choosing plants for your bathroom
If you're interested in finding the best plants for your...
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Posted on 07/16/2023
How to Grow Banana Plants Indoors
If you want a large, tropical houseplant that will survive in any climate, consider a banana plant. There are dozens of varieties of banana plant, including some smaller varieties perfect for indoor pots. Here are the basics of caring for a banana plant indoors: Light Requirements Most types of banana plant want at least 6 hours of full...
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Posted on 04/02/2023
Bedroom plants: 3 of the best houseplants for your bedroom
Bedroom plants have many benefits. In addition to making...
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Posted on 11/27/2022
Essential Tips for Growing Umbrella Plants
Schefflera, also called umbrella plant, is a popular indoor tree. The plant gets its name from the whorl-like pattern of its leaves resembling the top of an umbrella. The vibrant, glossy foliage creates a dense canopy at heights up to six feet indoors. If you're interested in growing an umbrella plant at home, here are some basic tips:...
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Posted on 07/10/2022
Are You Watering Your Houseplants the Right Way? Here's What to Know
Are you watering your plants the right way? With plants having so many different needs, it can be difficult to know. However, most problems people have with their houseplants are caused by how and when they're watering them. To help prevent frustration and unhappy plants, here is a simple guide to the most common watering mistakes and how...
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Posted on 05/15/2022
Container gardening: How lavender grows indoors
Learning how lavender grows can be your ticket to a calming and fragrant home. While lavender is frequently planted outdoors, it can also grow successfully in containers inside. If you’re interested in growing a lavender plant indoors as a houseplant, here are the most important things to know: Light requirements Growing lavender requires plenty of direct sunlight. Lavender...
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Posted on 08/15/2021
11 Easy Ways to Display Plants in the Home
Indoor plants can help boost your mood, productivity, concentration and creativity. But being a plant parent means finding the right ways to display your flora so they can grow and thrive in any space. We’re going to dive into several ways you can set up your plants so you can enjoy a piece of the outdoors—indoors. 1. Floating...
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